COMMENCEMENT OF 1919

The past two years have found the College at Commencement in an increasingly disturbed state owing to the constant drain of men entering the service and the general war atmosphere. Now, however, each succeeding month finds the College approaching more nearly to normal in numbers and activities and it is planned to make the coming Commencement a thoroughly normal one. The dates have been set at June 21-25, and will contain all the features that alumni have come to know and expect. The old enthusiasm and spontaneous gaiety should be more in evidence than ever.

The following assignment of dormitories has been made by Mr. Fairfield for classes holding reunions at the forthcoming Commencement:

'59 '69 Richardson Hall '74

'69 South Fayerweather Hall

'79 College Hall

'84 North Fayerweather Hall

'89 North Massachusetts Hall

'94 Wheeler Hall

'99 Massachusetts and Hubbard Halls

'04 Hitchcock Hall

'09 South Massachusetts and Sanborn

'14 Fayerweather Hall

'16 Reed and Thornton Halls

'19 New Hampshire Hall

Cards for making reservation in these dormitories have gone .to the alumni and are returnable to Mr. A. P. Fairfield, Manager of the Hanover Inn, who has charge of assigning dormitories and rooms for the Commencement season.

In view of the unprecedented demand for accomodations at the forthcoming Commencement it will be necessary to make and to enforce a ruling that advanced apapplication for reservations will not be acknowledged after June 14, and that after that date rooms, in so far as they are to be had, will be assigned without regard to the reservation of any dormitory for class purposes.

As noted above, New Hampshire Hall is reserved for the guests of members of the graduating class. It is to be noted in this connection that seniors occupying rooms in College dormitories may retain these rooms for their own use or for the entertainment of guests.

Fraternities are urged, in so far as possible to offer entertainment to their alumni and to those students who are remaining for Commencement.

The fact that a number of dormitories have been closed for over a year, and that means for their complete rehabilitation have not been procurable, necessitates offering to Commencement visitors accomodations considerably below the grade of comfort and equipment which the present generation is inclined to demand. It is possible, however, to rent rooms in Hanover and to make use of the constantly improving hotel facilities of neighboring towns which are within an easy motor ride of Hanover. The Hanover Inn has. been reserved by the Trustees for the entertainment of guests of the College, and is not otherwise available.

Tentative Program

Saturday, June 21 Afternoon, Arrival of alumni. Evening, Prize Speaking for the Class of 1866 Prize.

Sunday, June 22 Morning, Baccalaureate address Afternoon, Vesper Service Evening, Organ recital

Monday, June 23 Morning, Meeting of the Alumni Council. Afternoon, Class Day Exercises Reunions of Greek Letter Societies Evening, Play by Dramatic Association. Promenade Concert.

Tuesday, June 24 Morning, Meeting of Phi Beta Kappa Society Baseball game with Cornell Afternoon, Meeting of Alumni Association President and Mrs. Hopkins at home. Evening, Concert by Musical Clubs. Promenade concert

Wednesday, June 25 Morning, Commencement exercises Noon, Alumni luncheon Evening, Commencement Ball